index
Gay go up and gay go down,
HNR 355
/ K 23
a
Gay go up and gay go down,
To ring the bells of London town
b
Bull's eyes and targets,
Say the bells of St. Marg'ret's
c
Brickbats and tiles,
Say the bells of St. Giles'.
d
Oranges and lemons,
Say the bells of St. Clement's.
e
Pancakes and fritters,
Say the bells of St. Peter's.
f
Two sticks and an apple,
Say the bells at Whitechapel.
g
Old Father Baldpate,
Say the slow bell sat Aldgate.
h
Maids in white aprons,
Say the bells at St. Catherine's.
i
Pokers and tongs,
Say the bells at St. John's.
j
Kettles and pans,
Say the bells at St. Anne's.
k
Youu owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin's.
l
When will you pay me?
Say the bells at Old Bailey.
m
When I grow rich,
Say the bells at Shoreditch.
n
Pray, When will that be?
Say the bells at Stepney.
o
I'm sure I don't know,
Says the great bell at Bow.
p
Here comes a candle to light you to bed,
Here comes a chopper to chop off you head.
index
Bower Mother Goose